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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,164.26, 1,344,246.40 and 265,028.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,164.26, 1,344,246.40 and 265,028.92 is: 397,543.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,164.26 : 1,344,246.40 = 265,028.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,164.26/1,344,246.40 = 265,028.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,164.26x = 1,344,246.40 × 265,028.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,164.26x = 356,264,171,605.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,264,171,605.89/896,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,543.38

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